2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S50.369AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter
S50.369A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as insect bite, nonvenomous, of elbow. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Superficial injury; contusion, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Insect bite, nonvenomous, of elbow
- Nonvenomous insect bite of elbow with infection
- Nonvenomous insect bite of elbow without infection
- Superficial injury of elbow without infection
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of elbow and forearm (S50). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S50.369A: its own notes plus those printed at S50, block S50-S59, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
- superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)
Use Additional Code
Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
7th Character
Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S50
- Ainitial encounter this code
- Dsubsequent encounter
- Ssequela
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S50.369A, its category, or a range that includes it.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Insect Bites and Stings
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus.
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Convert S50.369A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S50.369AOverview
What is the ICD-10 code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter?
The ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter is S50.369A (sometimes written as S50369A). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is S50.369A (Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What does the 7th character A in S50.369A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S50.369A group to?
When insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 964, 965, 607, 963, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 2.6361 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S50.369A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified elbow, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 913.4 (insect bite forearm). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
